Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
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